研究目的
Investigating the performance of a concentrating photovoltaic thermal (PV-T) dual-fluid solar collector with reflection and refraction solar concentrators to enhance thermal and electrical efficiencies.
研究成果
The dual-fluid PV-T solar collector demonstrated higher thermal and electrical efficiencies compared to single-fluid modes. The integration of two working fluids and concentrators effectively reduced the PV plate temperature, enhancing electrical output. The mathematical model developed was validated with experimental results, showing good agreement.
研究不足
The study was conducted indoors, which may not fully replicate outdoor conditions. The model assumes steady-state heat transfer and neglects conduction heat transfer due to the small thickness of the absorber plate. The performance under varying environmental conditions was not explored.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study proposed a concentrating PV-T dual-fluid solar collector integrating two types of concentrators (refractive FL array and CPC) with air and water as working fluids. Analytical expressions were derived from energy balance equations for each component.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
The experiments were conducted indoors at the Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, using a fabricated PV plate consisting of 16 polycrystalline silicon solar cells.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Included a solar simulator with 45 halogen–tungsten lamps, k-type thermocouple sensors, an Advantech DAQ system, an automated DC load and I ? V curve plotter, and a hot wire thermo-anemometer.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The system was allowed to operate for 60–70 minutes before temperature measurement to ensure steady-state conditions. Parameters such as fluid mass flow rates and solar radiation intensity were manipulated.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The thermal and electrical efficiencies were computed from the recorded temperatures. The results were compared using the mean absolute percentage error method.
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